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  1. women’s apparel
    The $40 Pants Making the Rounds Through the Brooklyn Theater Scene“One person wearing those pants is a statement — ten is a cult.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  2. retail rabbit hole
    Every Question You Have About Temu, AnsweredHow are the headphones $4.98? Will the lip liner give me hives? A guide to shopping the chaotic new site without ending up with a closet of junk.
    By Natalie So
  3. packing and gear
    Why Does This Backpack Sell Out Every Wednesday at 3 p.m.?Investigating the appeal of travel Reddit’s favorite bag, the ULA Dragonfly.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  4. women’s accessories
    I Bought In-Season Miu Miu for Nearly 40 Percent Off at CettireSeeing the very shoes I coveted for $500 less than retail made my heart race, like I uncovered some great secret.
    By Lauren Ro
  5. health
    The Very Best Disposable Masks for All AgesWe tested expert-approved disposable masks to find the best N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical masks you can buy online.
    By Liza Corsillo
  6. women’s apparel
    Ayo Edebiri’s Wide-Leg Jeans Are Back in StockThe previously sold-out jeans are less than $100.
    By Liza Corsillo
  7. style
    11 Actually Good (and Good to Play in) Tennis DressesAt long last, the most stylish tennis dresses are now actually also the best to play in.
    By Chloe Anello
  8. cookware and utensils
    What Is This $200 Pepper Mill So Many Chefs Are Using?I spied this pepper mill on Carla Lalli Music’s YouTube — and then went on a hunt to find it.
    By Emma Wartzman
  9. strategist investigates
    Where Can I Buy Biodegradable Glitter?We investigate what Glastonbury’s traditional glitter ban means and where you can find biodegradable alternatives for the summer.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  10. health
    What’s the Difference Between KN95 and KF94 Masks?We asked infectious-disease doctors which is more effective at blocking COVID-19.
    By Liza Corsillo
  11. decor
    I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper LampIf you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
    By Lauren Ro
  12. saw something said something
    I’m Pretty Sure I Just Found Bella Hadid’s DepopShe’s wearing the account’s most recent purchase in her Instagram Story today.
    By Clara Molot
  13. health
    Do Mask Frames Improve — or Interfere With — Mask-Wearing?Four medical experts weigh in.
    By Dominique Pariso
  14. women’s apparel
    How Effective Are Clothes With Built-in Masks?Infectious-disease doctors weigh in.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  15. health
    We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face MasksWe checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
    By Liza Corsillo
  16. strategist investigates
    What Are the Best Lateral-Flow or PCR Tests for International Travel?We found the best deals on lateral-flow and PCR COVID-19 tests for your next international trip.
    By Chris Mandle
  17. health
    What You Need to Know About Double-MaskingIt’s time to step up your masks and consider double-masking.
    By Liza Corsillo
  18. food pantry essentials
    Where Is My Teeny-Tiny Box of Mike & Ikes?How 5 Surprise is putting shrunken pantry items on shelves despite its own particularly gnarled supply chain.
    By Jennifer Miller
  19. health
    UK On Lockdown Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
    Where to Find At-Home COVID-19 TestsSome don’t even require a nasal swab.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  20. strategist investigates
    The Christmas Toys to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Toy ExpertsWe asked toy-trend experts about the hottest toys of 2021 (and when to buy them in time for Christmas delivery).
    By Ellen Wallwork
  21. decor
    Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Is Sold Out (Again), But We Found Some Great DupesSpoiler alert: The next-tallest skeleton stands at eight feet.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  22. style
    Is There Any Cool Upstate Merch?Yes. You just have to know where to look.
    By Chloe Anello
  23. grooming
    Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
    By Lauren Ro
  24. fitness and sports
    The Best Sweat-Wicking Clothing for Exercise, Sleep, and EverydayIncluding ones with all-natural, environmentally friendly fabrics.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  25. health
    What’s the Best Way to Store and Protect a COVID-19 Vaccine Card?We spoke to doctors, professional organizers, and an archivist who works specifically with valuable works on paper to find out.
    By Liza Corsillo
  26. beauty
    I Searched and I Searched for Hailey Bieber’s Sexy Sun HatThere had been other sun hats before, sure, but this sun hat was different.
    By Justine Harman
  27. strategist investigates
    Where to Find the Best Price on AirPods and AirPods ProIf there’s a sale, we’ve found it.
    By Jordan Bowman
  28. dupes week
    Strategist Investigates: What’s the Best Dupe for Apple AirPods?Turns out there are a few excellent alternatives to the iconic white buds.
    By Chris Mandle
  29. strategist investigates
    Here’s Why Black Dads Like Mine All Wanted Stacy Adams Shoes “If you had a pair of Stacy Adams in their generation, you were the shit.”
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  30. strategist investigates
    The Strategist Megaguide to Beating Supply-Chain IssuesCan’t find things like patio furniture, sofas, and black pants with a 36-inch waist? We’re here to help.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson, Liza Corsillo, and Lauren Ro
  31. strategist investigates
    What’s the Next Status Water Bottle?We polled trendspotters, athletes, and models on what they think the next status water bottle will be.
    By Daniela Morosini
  32. strategist investigates
    Why Was All the Natural-Hair Packaging Gold?At some point, I realized the gold and crowns and queens were someone else’s concept of Black womanhood.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  33. strategist investigates
    The Strategist Investigates: Should I Be Scraping My Carpets?We called up luxury hotels and professional cleaners to try and learn whether the TikTok carpet-scrapers are damaging for rugs.
    By Chris Mandle
  34. skin-care
    Do You Really Need Masks, Toners, and Exfoliators for Your Armpits?Your underarms don’t need a 12-step skin-care routine.
    By Sara Radin
  35. strategist investigates
    Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a CarIncluding a round-up of the best car-hire companies and how to navigate their small print.
    By Emma Cooke
  36. decor
    How to Buy an (Actually) Honest MirrorWe talked to experts about how to avoid buying a fun-house mirror.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  37. electronics
    Do You Need to Buy Name-Brand Printer Cartridges?We investigate the wide world of third-party ink and toner.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  38. giving back
    168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of ColorIncluding victim funds, bail funds, mental-health organizations, policy-reform organizations, and Black LGBTQ organizations.
    The Editors
  39. strategist investigates
    So You Bought an NFT Couch. Now What?Furniture is made for human bodies. So what, exactly, do you do with a couch you can’t sit on?
    By Gabriella Fuller
  40. dogs
    The Sausage Dog Club Meets For Its Annual Walk In Bath
    What Is the Best CBD for Dogs?One brand stands out.
    By Dominique Pariso
  41. home
    Do You Need a Microfiber Filter for Your Washing Machine?Scientists call microfibers “the biggest pollution problem that you’ve never heard of.”
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  42. strategist investigates
    What’s the Next Status Chocolate?Including a bar produced by John Cadbury’s great-great-great grandson.
    By Daniela Morosini
  43. health
    BRAZIL-HEALTH-VIRUS-AIR-LATAM
    Does UV Light Kill Viruses and Germs?We asked doctors and germ experts to explain.
    By Liza Corsillo
  44. fitness and sports
    Ila Rhodes
    Pickleball Is the Sport of the Year (Or It Should Be, at Least)“Here on the pickleball court, basking in the glorious sunshine, I am an outdoor sportsman at last.”
    By Rachel Khong
  45. tech
    What Pen Does Biden Use to Sign Executive Orders?A deep dive into presidential pens.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  46. women’s apparel
    How to Shop for a Plus-Size Wedding Dress OnlineAccording to a bride-to-be who’s currently on the hunt.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  47. pillows
    Does Anyone Really Need to Sleep on a Cube-Shaped Pillow?Chiropractors, sleep-science coaches, and bedding reviewers weigh in.
    By Dominique Pariso
  48. health
    Should You Buy a Pulse Oximeter?Doctors are using the devices to monitor COVID-19 patients.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  49. strategist investigates
    When Did Torso Candles Replace Bust Candles?A Strategist investigation.
    By Chris Mandle
  50. air quality
    Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Humidifier?So many of them gurgle, buzz, leak, or spew white dust. And then there’s the pink slime.
    By Sarah Z. Wexler
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